Design-Build
Design-Build in Calgary
Designed, permitted and built by one team — a single contract carrying the project from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
How it works
One company, one team, one solution. Design and planning, engineering and permit applications, site preparation and foundations, construction, and interior and exterior finishing are all handled in-house — a complete turnkey service from start to finish.
Instead of finishing a design, tendering it and discovering what it costs, the building is designed and priced as one continuous process. Decisions get made while they are still cheap to change — on paper, not in the field.
That structure is what makes short programmes possible. On a commercial tire shop in Rocky View County, the pile foundation went from design to installed in under thirty days, because the team drawing it was the team placing it.
Related work
Design-Build projects.
Commercial / Mountain View County
Site Preparation – Mountain View County Warehouse
A 35,224 square foot warehouse. Surveying is complete, excavation has begun, and compaction testing has confirmed a solid base for the footings.
Custom Homes / British Columbia
Hillside Custom Home
A custom home built into a sloped lot, with stone-clad walkout garages below and two gabled upper levels.
Custom Homes / Alberta
Steel-Frame Modern Residence
An open-plan home on an exposed steel frame, with double-height glazing, clerestory windows and a full-height fireplace.
FAQ
Design-Build questions
Is the design done in-house?
Yes. Design and planning, engineering and permit applications are handled by the same team that builds the project, so what gets drawn is what gets built.
What kinds of buildings do you take on?
Metal buildings, custom barndominiums, shops and garages, agricultural buildings, commercial facilities and mini storage — residential, agricultural and commercial projects alike.
How quickly can a project move?
It depends on the scope, approvals and material lead times. As one example, the pile foundation for a commercial tire shop in Rocky View County went from design to installed in under thirty days.
How is the work priced?
Projects are run on either a project-management or a construction-management basis, depending on the job. Which one applies is set out in the proposal, before any work starts.
Start a project
Planning a new project?
Send through what you have — drawings, a site plan, or just the size and use of the building. You will get a straight answer on scope, sequence and budget.